The Insurance Industry in The Bahamas, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019

Published: Apr, 2016 | Pages: 153 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis

The report brings together Publisher's research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on segment dynamics and competitive advantages, and profiles of insurers operating in the country. The report also includes details of insurance regulations, and recent changes in the regulatory structure.

"Timetric’s 'The Insurance Industry in The Bahamas, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Bahamian insurance industry.

It provides key performance indicators such as written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, total assets, total investment income and retentions during the review period (2010–2014) and forecast period (2014–2019).

The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives a comprehensive overview of the Bahamian economy and demographics, and provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country.

The report brings together Timetric’s research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on segment dynamics and competitive advantages, and profiles of insurers operating in the country. The report also includes details of insurance regulations, and recent changes in the regulatory structure.

Summary

Publisher's 'The Insurance Industry in The Bahamas, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Bahamian insurance industry, including:

- The Bahamian insurance industry's growth prospects by segment and category
- A comprehensive overview of the Bahamian economy and demographics 
- The detailed competitive landscape in the Bahamian insurance industry
- The various distribution channels in the Bahamian insurance industry
- Details of regulatory policy applicable to the Bahamian insurance industry
- Analysis of natural hazards in Bahamian insurance industry

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the insurance industry in The Bahamas:

- It provides historical values for the Bahamian insurance industry for the report's 2010'2014 review period, and projected figures for the 2014'2019 forecast period.
- It offers a detailed analysis of the key segments in the Bahamian insurance industry, with market forecasts to 2019.
- It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, combined ratio, total assets, total investment income and retentions.
- It analyzes the various distribution channels in The Bahamas.
- It profiles the top insurance companies in The Bahamas and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Key Highlights

- The Bahamian insurance industry grew at a CAGR of 4.7% during the review period .
- The life segment recovered during 2011'2014, as a result of the recovering US economy.
- Growth in high-value construction projects, including resorts, hotels and casinos, to boost tourism activity positively impact the non-life segment during the review period.
- A rise in the number of road traffic accidents, increased public awareness of healthcare, and positive momentum in the country's economy resulted in the personal accident and health insurance segment's growth.
- The government will be the main consumer for private health insurance, which will generate business for private health insurers over the forecast period
- Bahamian insurers reinsure nearly 60% of the risk they underwrite, and almost all the risk reinsured is placed abroad.
- Geographical proximity to the US, and factors such as familiarity with the regulatory environment and a well-developed financial services sector, are drawing US-based small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) ' with annual revenues of US$10.0 million'1.0 billion ' to associate with the segregated cell aspect of captive insurance in the Bahamas. 
- Stable growth in compulsory insurance classes, and infrastructure and tourism development will support the insurance industry's growth over the forecast period.

Reason to Buy

- Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the Bahamian insurance industry and each segment and category within it.
- Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Bahamian insurance industry.
- Assess the competitive dynamics in the Bahamian insurance industry.
- Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key segments.
- Gain insights into key regulations governing the Bahamian insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

 Table of Content

1 Key Facts and Highlights

2 Executive Summary

3 Economy and Demographics

4 Bahamian Insurance Industry Overview
4.1 The Bahamian Insurance Industry

5 Life Insurance
5.1 Life Insurance by Category
5.1.1 Individual whole life insurance
5.1.2 Individual general annuity insurance

6 Non-Life Insurance
6.1 Property Insurance
6.2 Motor Insurance
6.3 Liability Insurance
6.4 Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance

7 Personal Accident and Health Insurance

8 Reinsurance

9 Natural Hazards
9.1 Hurricanes and Storms
9.2 Exposure

10 Distribution Channel Outlook

11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Leading Companies
11.2.1 Colina Insurance Ltd – company overview
11.2.2 The Bahamas First General Insurance Company – company overview
11.2.3 Family Guardian Insurance Company Ltd – company overview
11.2.4 RoyalStar Assurance Ltd – company overview
11.2.5 Insurance Company of the Bahamas Ltd – company overview

12 Governance, Risk and Compliance
12.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution
12.2 Latest Changes in Regulations
12.3 Legislation and Market Practice by Type of Insurance
12.3.1 Life insurance
12.3.2 Property insurance
12.3.3 Motor insurance
12.3.4 Liability Insurance
12.3.5 Marine, aviation and transit insurance
12.3.6 Personal accident and health insurance
12.4 Compulsory Insurance
12.4.1 Motor liability insurance
12.4.2 Social insurance system
12.4.3 Professional indemnity insurance for insurance brokers
12.4.4 Errors and omission insurance for loss adjusters, risk managers, fund advisers, real estate appraisers and consultants
12.4.5 Fidelity insurance for insurance agents
12.5 Supervision and Control
12.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors
12.5.2 Insurance Commission of the Bahamas
12.5.3 Bahamas Insurance Association
12.5.4 Insurance Institute of the Bahamas
12.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations
12.6.1 Overview
12.6.2 Intermediaries
12.6.3 Market practices
12.6.4 Fines and penalties
12.7 Company Registration and Operations
12.7.1 Types of insurance organization
12.7.2 Establishing a local company
12.7.3 Foreign ownership
12.7.4 Types of license
12.7.5 Capital requirements
12.7.6 Solvency margins
12.7.7 Reserve requirements
12.7.8 Investment regulations
12.7.9 Statutory return requirements
12.7.10 Fee structure
12.8 Taxation
12.8.1 Insurance premium or policy taxation
12.8.2 Withholding taxes on premium paid overseas
12.8.3 Corporate tax
12.8.4 VAT
12.8.5 Captives
12.9 Legal System
12.9.1 Introduction
12.9.2 Access to court
12.9.3 Alternative dispute resolution

13 Definitions and Methodology
13.1 Definitions
13.2 Methodology

14 About Timetric
14.1 Contact Timetric
14.2 About Timetric
14.3 Timetric’s Services
14.4 Disclaimer

List of Tables

Table 1: The Bahamian Insurance Industry – Key Facts
Table 2: Bahamian Government Credit Ratings
Table 3: Bahamian Insurance – Gross Written Premium by Segment (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 4: Bahamian Insurance – Gross Written Premium by Segment (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 5: Bahamian Insurance – Segmentation by Gross Written Premium (% Share), 2010–2019
Table 6: Bahamian Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Segment (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 7: Bahamian Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Segment (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 8: Bahamian Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Segment (%), 2010–2019
Table 9: Bahamian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 10: Bahamian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 11: Bahamian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 12: Bahamian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 13: Bahamian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 14: Bahamian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 15: Bahamian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 16: Bahamian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 17: Bahamian Life Insurance – Paid Claims (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 18: Bahamian Life Insurance – Paid Claims (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 19: Bahamian Life Insurance – Net Written Premium as Percentage of Gross Written Premium, 2010–2014
Table 20: Bahamian Life Insurance – Net Written Premium as Percentage of Gross Written Premium, 2014–2019
Table 21: Bahamian Life Insurance – Total Assets (US$ Billion), 2010–2014
Table 22: Bahamian Life Insurance – Total Assets (US$ Billion), 2014–2019
Table 23: Bahamian Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 24: Bahamian Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 25: Bahamian Life Insurance – Net Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 26: Bahamian Life Insurance – Net Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 27: Bahamian Individual Whole Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 28: Bahamian Individual Whole Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 29: Bahamian Individual General Annuity Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 30: Bahamian Individual General Annuity Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 31: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 32: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 33: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 34: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 35: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Paid Claims (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 36: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Paid Claims (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 37: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Total Assets (US$ Billion), 2010–2014
Table 38: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Total Assets (US$ Billion), 2014–2019
Table 39: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 40: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 41: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Net Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 42: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Net Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 43: Bahamian Property Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 44: Bahamian Property Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 45: Bahamian Motor Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 46: Bahamian Motor Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 47: Bahamian Liability Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 48: Bahamian Liability Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 49: Bahamian Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 50: Bahamian Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 51: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 52: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Gross Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 53: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Direct Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 54: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Direct Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 55: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Paid Claims (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 56: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Paid Claims (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 57: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Total Assets (US$ Billion), 2010–2014
Table 58: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Total Assets (US$ Billion), 2014–2019
Table 59: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Total Investment Income (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 60: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Total Investment Income (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 61: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Net Written Premium (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 62: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Net Written Premium (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 63: Bahamian Reinsurance – Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession) by Insurance Segment (US$ Million), 2010–2014
Table 64: Bahamian Reinsurance – Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession) by Insurance Segment (US$ Million), 2014–2019
Table 65: Bahamian Life Insurance – Percentage of Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession), 2010–2014
Table 66: Bahamian Life Insurance – Percentage of Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession), 2014–2019
Table 67: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession), 2010–2014
Table 68: Bahamian Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession), 2014–2019
Table 69: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession), 2010–2014
Table 70: Bahamian Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Premium Ceded (Excluding Retrocession), 2014–2019
Table 71: The Bahamas – Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 72: Colina Insurance Ltd – Key Facts
Table 73: The Bahamas First General Insurance Company – Key Facts
Table 74: Family Guardian Insurance Company Ltd – Key Facts
Table 75: RoyalStar Assurance Ltd – Key Facts
Table 76: Insurance Company of the Bahamas Ltd – Key Facts
Table 77: The Bahamas – Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 78: The Bahamas – Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 79: The Bahamas – Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 80: The Bahamas – Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 81: The Bahamas – Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 82: Insurance Industry Definitions